Classic Baked Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings (split into flats and drums)
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder (aluminum-free)
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Honey(optional)
• 4 stalks Celery sticks(optional)
• 0.25 cup Blue cheese dressing(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing a wire rack on top.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece for airflow.

5. 5

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden brown and very crispy.

6. 6

   While wings bake, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, and honey in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce until coated.

8. 8

   Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.